This is an overview of the development of microemulsion systems containing amphotericin B for ophthalmic use. The amphotericin B (AmB) is used to treat a fungal infection of eye and bioavailability of the AmB is the challenge for the research scientist. The poor bioavailability of AmB is due mainly to the corneal barrier, which eventually leads to a precorneal loss and subsequent decrease in the absorption of this drug into the intraocular tissues. Also, AmB has limited permeation across the intact corneal epithelium, which along with the toxicity associated with this molecule, epitomizes a major drawback to its clinical use. Therefore, new effective and safe drug vehicles for ocular delivery of AmB are urgently required. Recently, microemulsions (MEs) have been used in ophthalmic drug delivery system owing to their thermodynamic stability, transparent appearance, and favorable viscosity. Information and proper understanding of the physical chemistry and process of formation of AmB-containing MEs would provide reliable information on the best conditions for the use of these systems as eye drops. The aim of this research was thus to review the main studies on the use of MEs as delivery systems for AmB in topical eye treatment.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.